Gov. Tom Wolf continues to step up pressure on Republican legislative leaders to finally support hardworking Pennsylvanians. During a press conference in Philadelphia, the governor announced new proposed regulations to ensure tipped workers are treated fairly and outlined his legislative agenda for workers that will increase paychecks, guarantee paid leave and create safer workplaces.
“American workers are demanding better quality jobs,” said Gov. Wolf. “People want higher pay for their hard work, fair paid time off and safety on the job. I took executive action on all three issues last month, but for too long Republican leaders in Harrisburg have ignored workers in favor of big corporations and forced people to struggle. It’s time they passed laws to support good middle class jobs, increase wages, and help families make ends meet. That’s what my plan and this legislation will do.”
The governor was joined at a news conference at the Mayfair Recreation Center in Philadelphia by Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier, state Senator Christine M. Tartaglione, chairwoman of the PA Senate Labor and Industry Committee, and other legislators and workers.
Helping Tipped Workers
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